The IPL 2026 Points Table will track the performance of all teams throughout the season of the Indian Premier League.

As matches progress, teams earn points based on their results, which determines their position in the standings and their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

The points table provides a clear overview of matches played, wins, losses, total points, and Net Run Rate (NRR) for each franchise.

In the IPL 2026 points table, teams receive 2 points for a win, while no points are awarded for a loss. If a match ends with no result or is abandoned, both teams receive 1 point each.

At the end of the league stage, the top four teams in the standings qualify for the playoffs, where they compete for a place in the final and ultimately the IPL title.

Fans can also check the IPL 2026 schedule to follow upcoming matches and see how the fixtures could impact the standings in the points table.

IPL 2026 Points Table

IPL 2026 points table Today will be updated once the match(s) are completed. At the end of each league match, the points table will update with the NRR.

Along with the team standings, the race for the most runs in IPL 2026 is another key highlight as top batters compete for the Orange Cap. Similarly, bowlers will be battling for the most wickets in IPL 2026, with the leading wicket-taker earning the prestigious Purple Cap.

IPL 2026 Points Table Rules

During the league stage, two points are awarded to a side for a win and one point in case of a washout.

• For a Win, the winning team gets 2 points
• In case the match is abandoned or ends abruptly or No Result, each team will be awarded 1 point.
• In case of loss, the defeated team get 0 points

In the case of a tie, the following points will be taken into consideration in the IPL score table.

• Team with a higher number of points.
• If points are equal, the higher number of team wins will be considered
• If the points are still equal, the net run rate is seen
• If there is still a tie, the team with the lower bowling strike rate will be considered
• If there is still equality, it results in a head-to-head meeting.

IPL 2026 Format

The IPL 2026 format is not something unfamiliar to the IPL cricket community. The format has been used in the last IPL season, where the tournament is played with a total of 10 teams.

• The ten teams are divided into two groups of five.
• A random draw was used to determine the groups and who plays whom across the groups once and twice.
• In the group stage, each team plays 16 games, facing the other four teams in their group two times each (one home and one away game).

IPL 2026 Group Stage Format

• The group stage forms the main league phase of the Indian Premier League 2026, where all teams compete to secure a place in the playoffs. The tournament is expected to feature 10 teams, with each team playing multiple matches against different opponents during the league stage.
• In the IPL 2026 group stage format, every team plays 16 league matches before the playoffs begin. These matches are played against different opponents in a mix of home and away fixtures, ensuring teams compete in various conditions across venues in India.

IPL 2026 Playoff Format

The playoffs consist of two Qualifiers and one Eliminator. Qualifier 1 is played first, followed by the Eliminator and then Qualifier 2.

Qualifier 1: The first Qualifier is played between the top two teams in the points table. The Qualifier is like a semi-final. The team winning this game goes straight to the IPL final. The loser of Qualifier 1 takes part in Qualifier 2 – for another shot at the final. Thus, the teams finishing in the top two spots of the points table get two bites of the cherry – they have two chances to qualify for the IPL final.

Eliminator: The Eliminator is played between teams who finish in third and fourth position in the points table. As the name suggests, the team losing this match is out of the competition. The winner of this match goes into Qualifier 2.

Qualifier 2: The loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator play this game. This again is like a semi-final, and the team winning this game moves into the final.

IPL Final: The final and the most crucial juncture of this prestigious competition is played between the winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2.

IPL 2026 Teams

The following are the details of the Indian Premier League 2026 participating teams:

• Punjab Kings
• Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Gujarat Titans
• Delhi Capitals
• Lucknow Super Giants
• Rajasthan Royals
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Kolkata Knight Riders
• Chennai Super Kings
• Mumbai Indians